How To Fix 3F153 - Information on employee's basis pay on & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Information on employee's basis pay on & not found

What causes this issue?

The employee's basic pay could not be calculated on the date specified.

System Response

If the employee does not have a valid Basic Pay record, then he/she
cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Check to see whether the employee should have a valid Basic Pay record
on the date specified and make the necessary changes to the HR master
record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F153 - Information on employee's basis pay on & not found ?

  The SAP error message 3F153 indicates that the system could not find information regarding an employee's basis pay on a specific date. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when trying to access employee compensation data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The employee's master data may not be fully maintained, particularly the infotype related to basic pay (usually Infotype 0008).
  Incorrect Date: The date specified in the transaction may not correspond to a period where the employee had a valid basis pay record.
  Data Deletion: The basis pay record may have been deleted or not yet created for the specified date.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the payroll configuration or the way the employee's pay structure is set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the employee's pay data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (Transaction PA20 or PA30) and verify that Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) is correctly maintained for the relevant date.
  Ensure that the record is active and has the correct validity period.
  
  
  
  Verify Date:
  
  Ensure that the date you are querying falls within the validity period of the employee's basic pay record.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up for the employee's pay structure.
  
  
  
  Data Recovery:
  
  If the record was deleted, you may need to restore it or create a new record for the employee.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the employee's pay information.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Payroll Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your HR or payroll team to investigate further, as they may have insights into any recent changes or issues in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay): This infotype is crucial for maintaining an employee's salary information. It should be checked for accuracy and completeness.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions (for creating or modifying records)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.